RAS equipment for loan

The Richmond Astronomical Society maintains an inventory of observing equipment that is available for loan to members in good standing with current dues payments.

Members should contact John Raymond at raymond7419@verizon.net regarding the availability of specific items.

Equipment currently in our inventory appears below. Note that equipment is generally in circulation and is not stored at a central location. Images below are representative and may not match the exact piece of equipment. Equipment loans are subject to availability. Since much of the equipment has been donated to RAS, the current condition of specific pieces of equipment varies from item to item.

Video imaging system and occultation timing kitNotes: Includes Supercircuits analog video camera and shortwave radio for timing of occultations. RAS item #29. Available for loan.

Celestron binicularsNotes: Good binoculars, but in need of careful cleaning. When cleaned, need to remove mildew and deposits on lens surfaces using an appropriate procedure compatible with optical coatings. RAS item #15. Available for loan.

Celestron 4.5 inch Newtonian telescope on equatorial mountNotes: Unmotorized on wooden tripod with set of accompanying eyepieces. RAS item #14. Available for loan.

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Solar Eclipse 2017

The big event of 2017 is going to be a total solar eclipse on Aug. 21. It’s the first total solar eclipse visible from the continental United States in nearly four decades. But, it’s only going to be visible in certain locations. the web sitespace.com has a very nice video of where you’ll be able to see it.

For us Virginians, that means travel to Tennessee, far western N. Carolina, or S. Carolina.